Roy’s 30th Anniversary Hawai‘i Food Tour Kick-OffRoy Yamaguchi kicks off his 30th Anniversary Hawai‘i Food Tour, a series of events commemorating three decades of culinary success on Thursday, Feb. 8, with a special evening celebrated at his first Hawai‘i restaurant, the original Roy’s in Hawai‘i Kai. Enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, wine and cocktails, and, of course, a menu of fine food. Ten of Hawai‘i’s elite chefs, including Yamaguchi himself, will showcase their skills with culinary delights for guests to feast on. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kaiser High School.

For the past 30 years, guests have enjoyed Roy Yamaguchi's award winning Hawaiian Inspired Euro Asian Cuisine, globally sourced orignial wines and Roy's Aloha style of service. Roy's chefs utilize the freshest local ingredients, bold Asian spices, European sauces and focus on fresh seafood. A breathtaking view of Maunalua Bay may be enjoyed from the main dining room or private dining room that is available for a special occasion or business gathering.

Outstanding! The service was amazing. It was my birthday and every person we encountered, said "happy birthday". The food was better than I could have ever expected. I've eaten at a number of Roy's in California, Florida, and Las Vegas. I had to try the original, and it proved best of all.

It was very nice but could have alittle more touches in deco on the table for Valentine's Diners. Food was very tasty but had forgotten my left over on the table as I noticed when we were driving away.

Made reservations at the original Roy’s for Valentines Day. Dinner was a prix fixe 5 course menu consisting of one oyster on a half shell, small soup, small salad, main entree, and bite size desserts. It was expensive but well worth the expense for the quality. My only complaint was the dessert as I found it super sweet.

Went valentines night and placed in private room area. Food was great but it wasSo loud and congested. Restaurant didn’t really do much to improve the “banquet” room ambiance. Considering it was Valentine’s Day, for the Amoy t of money you spend for a dinner at Roy’s I would have expected them to invest some money to make the atmosphere more elegant

You have to go to the bar however and see Scott. He’s a great bartender andTakes very good care of his patrons!

Was surprised to see service stall out so much. Asked for rice three times. Bread came almost at the end of the meal. Had to get up from table and walk across the room to ask for coffee refill. Pretty disappointed knowing I been coming here for so long

The Original Roy's has always been my favorite. The food is good, although this time around, the Kale Ceasar was just too salty. Everything else we ordered was very tasty. The service awesome! Very attentive.

Our server was friendly and attentive, but the food was mediocre at best. Asked what the difference was between the Dorado and the Mahi-mahi, and was told none....they just needed more menu options??? I choose the macadamia nut encrusted Dorado. The thicker half of the fish was not edible, under cooked and unenjoyable, and lacked the ‘mac’.The dining room was uncomfortably loud, would have preferred dining downstairs at the bar area with live guitarist. Note to self!Our reservation was after the sun went down, therefore the best reason for going to this restaurant was lacking. The upstairs ambiance is just not so good.

We always enjoy our dining experience at Roy’s. It is wonderful to be recognized as regular customers and treated as such. Highly recommend Roy’s. Service is always amazing. Food delicious. Servers very accommodating

Lovely experience. Dining upstairs was very intimate and great for a post elopement wedding dinner. General Manager was wonderful and congratulated personally. Downstairs was great for a quick bite and drinks. Also had live music outside on the night we were there. Will be back when we visit the island.

I have been coming to Roy's since the early days when Roy would answer the phone and make reservations. Those days are gone. The Hawaii Kai Roy's does not compare to the Roy's in Waikiki or Koolina. The portions were too small for the price. If the bar upstairs is functional, they make terrible cocktails. When Reiner was behind the bar, during the golden years, and Roy was cooking......it was one of the finest eating experiences in the world. Today, Roy's Hawaii Kai is a relic of its past glory. If I go back.....it will be to just have a drink downstairs. Honestly, far more bang for the buck and a great bar, great steaks......the Outback, 100 feet away is a much better dining experience. Actually, Assaggios is a better experience than Roy's Hawaii Kai....and I never thought I would say this. Roy's Hawaii Kai is now in it's Edgar Allan Poe years.

I’ve been eating at Roy’s restaurants, including Hawaii Kai for many many years - and always a good meal. Food is always reliable, generous portions, and often reasonable. The four of us all enjoyed a 3 course pre-fix this visit for $50 per person ($70 with wine pairing). Great value for a nice appetizer, beautiful piece of Ono, and a wonderful chocolate soufflé . They called it a Soufflé, although more a warm, molten filled chocolate cake with vanilla ice-cream. Never the less terrific. The piece of Ono, a la carte was $42. So, $50 for all three courses we thought was very fair.

The food at Roy's was delicious! Would order the same again. I had a seafood chowder, except when it came, the "chowder" was a delicious sauce at the bottom of the bowl. Excellent because you don't fill up on the liquid and have room to enjoy the delicious seafood. The shrimp was the best, nice and sweet. The scallops were huge, fish was done perfectly and crab was so ono! My husband had the rib steak. It was delicious and tender.